Stop of sales
Voluntary measure
Notified by Estonia
Published 18 Sep 2026
SR/02572/26
Hello hossy raincoat withdrawn from sale over strangulation risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (hello hossy raincoat) after it was found to pose a strangulation risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Waterproof raincoat in various designs (Unicorn, Retro Flowers, Mountain Ride, San Francisco, Leopard) and sizes (2-3Y (89-98cm), 4-6Y (99-116cm), 7-9Y (117-134cm).
- Brand
- hello hossy
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- France
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
Strangulation
The product has long drawstrings with free ends at the level of the neck. These drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 14682.
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Estonia
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02572/26
View official notice ↗
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